The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on industrial action if the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country continues unchecked.

The labour unions issued the warning during a joint media briefing held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to the labour leaders, the growing insecurity across several parts of Nigeria has continued to endanger workers, disrupt economic activities and worsen the hardship faced by ordinary citizens.

They warned that organised labour could be forced to take decisive action if urgent steps are not taken to address the deteriorating security situation.

The unions also dismissed claims by some state governors that negotiations were ongoing with workers on a proposed ₦100,000 minimum wage.

According to the labour centres, such claims do not reflect the actual state of discussions surrounding workers’ welfare and wage adjustments.

The labour leaders maintained that issues affecting workers, including insecurity, rising cost of living and poor welfare conditions, require urgent and sincere engagement from government authorities.

They reiterated the commitment of organised labour to defending the interests of Nigerian workers while calling on the government to prioritise security and economic stability across the country.